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Ram Lee

Owner

With over 20 years and thousands of projects and clients, Ram strives to stay relevant to new forms or art while specializing in realistic, black and grey, and Japanese art. As a tattoo artist, he owes you the client the best tattoo experience possible. Whether its a big or small piece, its important to you. He get no greater joy than taking your idea and bringing it to life.

Leif Kolt

Apprentice

A lifelong artist, Leif has toured North America as a professional musician, worked in the corporate art world, and sold numerous paintings and commission works. He loves tattooing everything from traditional to new school as well as developing his own dark yet playful art style. Every tattoo experience is creating something that the client can enjoy for the rest of their life.

What our clients say about our work

Clean and professional. Ram is an amazingly talented artist with a great vision for art. Easily the best tattoo experience that I’ve had!

Rick Caruso

I just got my first tattoo and I love it! He did an amazing job and was super friendly, for a first tattoo I’m glad I chose him!

Cassie Hull

I am so happy I stumbled upon Ram and his amazing talents. I couldn’t ask for a better tattoo experience. Ram is my go-to guy from now on for the rest of my ink!

Dezirae Lake

Ram and his family are the best. Genuine and faithful! I love them all and cannot wait to get back and see them all! Ram’s work is second to none and his studio has the best vibe. If you want a true tattoo and are in TC there is no other artist to consider!

Sean Lehn

Ram is amazing. Not only can he read my mind and translate it to my skin, the art is impeccable. He’s done cover-ups and new work and it’s always perfect.

Jaime Jankowski Brants

Thank you very much!! My first tattoo experience but he was amazing. A very talented artist and very professional. Absolutely love the DNA tattoo for my kids!! I will definitely be a repeat customer!!

Nicole Garen

What Traverse City Tattoo Is All About

Unique Art

Known as one of the leaders in the country with Black & Gray, Ram also specializes in Japanese art.

Experience

With over 20 years of tattoo experience, Ram has learned under artists like Tom Renshaw and Bryan Everet. He continues to learn and stay on top of tattoo art which makes him perfect for custom work.

Customer Care

Big or small, your piece is important. Traverse City Tattoo owes you the best work to make your idea come to life.